In Karachi on April 9, police reported that two separate bomb blasts in Pakistan’s volatile Balochistan province resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals, including a police officer, with 20 others sustaining injuries.
The initial incident occurred in the Kuchlak area of Quetta district on Monday, where a mosque was targeted. A police official confirmed that during the Maghrib prayers, an explosion rocked the mosque, claiming the life of a policeman and injuring 15 others.
In another tragic event, a bomb detonated in a marketplace near Umar Farooq Chowk in Khuzdar town on the same day. A senior police official described the bustling scene of Eid shopping, stating that the blast occurred amidst a crowd, including women and children. Two individuals lost their lives in this incident, with five others sustaining injuries.
Authorities swiftly responded to both sites, transporting the deceased and injured to Khuzdar Teaching Hospital. Bomb Disposal Squad personnel initiated investigations at both locations, indicating that the blasts were carried out using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) placed on motorbikes near Umar Farooq Chowk and the mosque. Initial assessments suggested that the detonations were triggered remotely.
As of now, no banned organization has claimed responsibility for the attacks. However, Balochistan province has witnessed a surge in terrorist activities in recent weeks, targeting both security forces and installations. The banned Balochistan Liberation Army has notably claimed responsibility for three significant terror strikes in Mach town, Gwadar port, and a naval base in Turbat, resulting in the deaths of approximately 17 militants.
